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The 2012 Ball State Cardinals football team represented Ball State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second year head coach Pete Lembo and played their home games at Scheumann Stadium. They were a member of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 9–4 6–2 in MAC play to finish in a tie for second place in the West Division. They were invited to the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl where they were defeated by UCF.
